Hendrick Named President of DORMA Automatics

DORMA Group North America has named Gerald B. Hendrick President of DORMA Automatics, Inc.

Reamstown, PA (PRWEB) October 31, 2007 -- DORMA Group North America has named Gerald B. Hendrick President of DORMA Automatics, Inc. He will be responsible for all of the division's products and services. In his new role, Hendrick will also oversee the Crane Revolving Door and Carolina Door Control brands, which with DORMA Automatics comprise the DORMA Entrance Systems marketing unit.

"Gerald's exceptional knowledge of the industry and his proven leadership within DORMA make him an ideal candidate to steward our trusted, well-known brands: DORMA Automatics, Crane and CDC," said Larry O'Toole, president and CEO of DORMA Group North America. "Coordination of these three important components of our business will advance DORMA Group North America's strategy of delivering complete architectural opening solutions--from innovative products to service."

As the previous director of sales and marketing for DORMA Automatics, Hendrick built on a background that encompasses nearly 20 years of experience in the architectural products industry. Before arriving at DORMA, he was division president for an automatic door manufacturer and has extensive familiarity with senior management with branch sales and operations.

About DORMA Group North America
DORMA Group North America manufactures and markets a wide range of products for the architectural openings industry, with a particular focus on commercial and institutional openings. Part of The DORMA Group worldwide, DORMA Group North America comprises DORMA Architectural Hardware, DORMA Glas, Modernfold, DORMA Canada, DORMA Mexico, and DORMA Entrance Systems -- which markets products and services under the DORMA Automatics, Crane Revolving Door and Carolina Door Controls brands.

DORMA Group North America offerings include safety and security products, locks, door closers, exit devices, glass hardware and patch fittings, sliding and swinging automatic doors, revolving doors and operable partitions.

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